American Farmers and Pioneers
A Legacy of Hard Work and Hope
Ride alongside American pioneers and farmers who ventured west into boundless plains and rugged terrain. Celebrate their determination, resilience, and innovative spirits that laid the foundation for America’s agricultural heartland and other events, such as:
- The Westward Expansion
- The Gold Rush
- Traveling the Oregon Trail
- Staking Claims in the Oklahoma Land Rush
- Driving Livestock
Pioneers: The Founders of the American Spirit
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, waves of settlers embarked on arduous journeys, overcoming natural obstacles, unpredictable weather and unfamiliar landscapes to forge new lives. Through hands-on exhibits and immersive displays, visitors can walk in the footsteps of these pioneers whose courage forever changed the American landscape.
Farmers: Cultivating a Way of Life
Farmers were crucial to America’s westward expansion — not only cultivating the land but building communities, fostering trade, and inspiring future generations. Armed with tools, seeds and dreams, each family and farmstead played a role in the growth of our young nation, shaping its identity and character.
American Pioneers’ and Farmers’ Stories Need a New Home
The Frontier Museum of the U.S. Army is dedicated to preserving the legacies of America’s pioneers and farmers. By sharing their stories, we hope to inspire visitors to embrace the values of perseverance, independence and community that continue to define America today.